The rider of the motorcycle was taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham where he remains in a "critical condition", police said. No other people were injured.

Leicestershire Police say the Seat Ibiza was travelling in Belvoir Road towards the A52, whilst the Triumph was travelling along the A52 when the collision happened at the cross roads.

A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: "Detectives from the serious collision investigation unit would like to speak to anyone who may have been travelling along the A52 in the Bottesford area on Friday evening and may have witnessed the collision.

"Anyone with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle is urged to check the footage and contact the police if they have anything that may assist with the investigation.